Human Subject Review Policy and Procedures

The purpose of this policy and procedures manual is to protect the rights and health of human subjects used in research investigations while promoting free inquiry and research at State Center Community College District (SCCCD) and to assure that we follow:

1. Appropriate procedures to ensure that the rights and dignity of human subjects are not violated by research projects at SCCCD; and

2. Appropriate procedures to protect the principal investigator, the investigative staff, and the college and district from potential liability in research projects involving human participants.